Community Pediatric Asthma Service
Preparing for Your Appointment
Your first appointment with the Community Pediatric Asthma Service may be a telephone or virtual (Microsoft Teams) appointment before we ask you to attend a face-to-face appointment.
Before your appointment, we will send you an information package, either by mail or email, whichever you choose. If you did not receive this package, call us at 403-943-9139.
What is a Spirometry Test?
Spirometry is a test that measures how much air you can hold in your lungs
and how fast you can blow it out. It is a simple test and it doesn't hurt.
Watch this video to see what happens when you have a spirometry test.
Telephone Appointment
- The good news about a telephone or virtual appointment is that you can have other family members or caregivers join the call. Just have their phone number(s) handy when we call you.
- Telephone appointment patient package
- If you have a computer or tablet, open this document and have it ready for our call: "Understanding Asthma"
- Completing the Preparing For Your Appointment (1 page) will provide helpful information to your health care provider
- For information about Alberta Health Virtual visits, click here
Face-to-Face Appointment
- Try not to take your Ventolin (blue puffer) 4 hours before your appointment or your Symbicort 12 hours before your appointment, if you can
- Face-to-face appointment patient package
- Bring ALL your asthma medicines to your appointment, even if you are not taking them right now
- Completing the Preparing For Your Appointment (1 page) will provide helpful information to your health care provider
- Not sure where to find our clinics? We have maps to help you
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Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment.
If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional.